Museum of Sacred Art, Religious art museum in Centro, Salvador, Brazil.
The Museum of Sacred Art occupies the former Convent of Santa Teresa of Avila, displaying religious artifacts from Brazil's colonial period.
The institution was established to safeguard Luso-Brazilian sacred art collections, including rare pieces crafted from precious materials like ivory, gold, and silver.
The museum exhibits demonstrate the fusion of Portuguese and African artistic traditions through religious artifacts and 18th-century paintings from Salvador.
Located at Rua do Sodré in Centro district, the museum operates under the management of the Federal University of Bahia with guided tours available.
The collection contains extensive examples of colonial-era religious metalwork, featuring detailed craftsmanship that reflects the wealth of historical Salvador.
Location: Salvador
Operator: UFBA - Universidade Federal da Bahia
GPS coordinates: -12.97901,-38.51628
Latest update: March 13, 2025 04:18
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